Chris Mova's path to becoming one of California's most respected personal injury attorneys began with a life-changing accident. At age seven, a car crash in Northern Virginia left him with a traumatic brain injury and a severe stutter. His immigrant parents, who had fled Iran during the revolution, accepted a quick $2,000 settlement from the insurance company — a decision that would leave them struggling with years of speech therapy bills.
Early Career and Vision
After graduating with honors from George Mason University and earning his J.D. from Western State University College of Law, Mova started his career in project management at Unity Mechanical Systems. Under his leadership as Operations Manager, the company's revenue grew from $4 million in 2006 to $12 million in 2009.
His experience with insurance companies during his childhood accident stayed with him, and he transitioned to law, starting at a prestigious personal injury firm in Southern California. It was there where he noticed how firms were prioritizing volume over individual client care, rushing to settle cases without maximizing their value.
Founding Mova Law Group
This observation led him to establish his own law firm, Mova Law Group, which has a differentiated approach to the personal injury cases they focus on. Instead of taking the conventional approach and handling hundreds of cases simultaneously, the firm maintains a focused caseload of 70-80 cases. This strategy allows for deep engagement with each client's situation and consistently delivers superior results.
In the firm's early days, Mova took an unconventional and entrepreneurial approach to client outreach, setting up a booth at local swap meets to provide legal advice to community members who needed help but didn't know where to turn. This grassroots beginning reflected his commitment to making quality legal representation accessible to all.
Growth and Success
Today, Mova Law Group serves clients throughout Southern California, with offices in San Diego, Oceanside, Sacramento, and other locations. The firm focuses on wrongful death accidents, car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, spinal cord injuries, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, negligent security, and construction site accidents.
Mova Law Group has built a reputation for taking on challenging cases that other firms have rejected. In one notable instance, Mova secured a $450,000 settlement for a client whose case had been deemed worthless by four other law firms.
Professional Leadership
Mova's influence extends beyond his own practice. He has become a respected authority in personal injury law, particularly in cases involving spinal and brain injuries. He regularly coaches other personal injury lawyers across the country on case preparation, negotiation strategies, and litigation techniques.
His professional affiliations include active membership in the San Diego County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, San Bernardino County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD), and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
Client-Centered Philosophy
The firm's success stems from Mova's personal understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries can take on individuals and families. The practice offers a no-win, no-fee guarantee, ensuring that the firm's interests align with those of its clients.
His approach to stress management includes regular meditation and physical exercise, which he credits as pillars of his success in managing high-stakes litigation. This balanced approach allows him to maintain the mental clarity needed to fight effectively for his clients' rights.
Through his work, Chris Mova has transformed his childhood trauma into a force for positive change in the legal community. His story demonstrates how personal setbacks can be turned into professional triumphs while making a meaningful difference in others' lives.
